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1992.21.12

Flat circular coiled basketry cover for a calabash, for keeping flies off milk. Pattern of chevrons and concentric circles in brown, black and natural. [RM [OPS move] 8/12/2016]

1992.21.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flat circular coiled basketry cover for a calabash, for keeping flies off milk. Pattern of chevrons and concentric circles in brown, black and natural. [RM [OPS move] 8/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Adamawa
Cultural groups
Fulani
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
1950 - 1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/1992
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Coiled, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 317 mm, Height: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.21.12

Search terms: Vessel, Basketry, Food and Drink, Lid, Basket, Food Accessory

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